Missouri map referendum deadline arrives as voters cast primary ballots
Missouri voters are casting primary ballots under new congressional lines as Secretary of State Denny Hoskins faces an August 4 deadline on a referendum petition.
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IRS phases out First Time Abate as automatic relief begins
The IRS is replacing request-based First Time Abate with automatic penalty relief, but taxpayers with transition-period returns may still need to ask.
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FDA links recalled eggs to part of 98-case Salmonella outbreak
FDA says recalled eggs are a likely source of part of a 98-case Salmonella outbreak. Check cartons, discard matching eggs and clean contacted surfaces.
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Judge lets DHS border-wall project near Presidio proceed for now
A federal judge denied a request to halt DHS border-wall work near Presidio, Texas, while a lawsuit over levee safety and federal authority continues.
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What senators heard about AI, jobs and the next policy step
A Senate hearing found no clear proof of broad AI-driven job losses, but witnesses warned about changing tasks, entry-level pathways and weak federal data.
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FTC targets ticket broker accused of bypassing limits on 2,400 events
The FTC says a Georgia broker used fake accounts, virtual cards and proxy services to exceed ticket limits on more than 2,400 events.
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What the Anthropic Book Settlement Means for Authors and AI
A $1.5 billion Anthropic settlement compensates some book rights holders, but leaves AI-output claims and broader training rules unresolved.
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What to watch next after the weak second-quarter GDP reading
The economy grew 1.5% in the second quarter, but trade and inventories clouded the picture. Jobs, productivity and inflation data will test its strength.
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Twenty-five states sue to block Trump’s latest tariffs
Twenty-five states are challenging new forced-labor tariffs, arguing they improperly recreate duties the Supreme Court rejected under IEEPA.
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Flag Football’s First Olympic Qualification Event Begins Aug. 13
The Düsseldorf world championships will award the first non-host Olympic berths in flag football, while Team USA already has guaranteed places for LA28.
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MLB Labor Talks Put Free Agency, Salary Cap and Pay on Collision Course
MLB proposes earlier free agency and higher minimum pay in exchange for a salary cap and payroll floor the union says would restrict the market.
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NASA’s CAPSTONE 02 Will Test Moon-Orbit Navigation
NASA plans to launch two spacecraft in 2027 to test navigation, rendezvous and communications near the Moon for future Artemis and deep-space missions.
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FBI Warns of IC3 Impersonators Targeting Cybercrime Victims
The FBI says scammers are posing as IC3 personnel, using fake websites and AI-generated media to target people who already reported online crime.
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DOJ sues Milwaukee over rules requiring federal officers to identify themselves
The Justice Department is challenging Milwaukee’s mask and identification rules, setting up a federal court fight over accountability and federal authority.
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Apollo’s Aug. 4 Earnings Will Test Private-Credit Growth
Apollo’s Aug. 4 report will give investors a fuller view of earnings, private-credit flows and liquidity pressure after a preliminary filing.
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Small businesses challenge Trump’s newest tariff regime in trade court
Small importers are challenging new Section 301 tariffs in trade court, arguing USTR did not justify country-specific duties tied to forced labor.
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ATF straw-purchase proposal faces August 4 comment deadline
ATF’s proposed firearms rule would clarify straw purchases, gifts and family transactions, but it is not final. Comments are due by midnight Eastern on August 4.
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Federal Highway Funds Enter August Redistribution
FHWA is reviewing unused FY 2026 highway obligation authority as states prepare for releases by August 12 and redistribution targeted for August 28.
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EEOC Dealership Settlement Puts Harassment Controls in Focus
Three Austin dealerships agreed to pay $925,000 and follow a three-year consent decree after the EEOC alleged harassment and retaliation.
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NSF Awards 12 Regional Innovation Engines Across 20 States
The NSF awarded 12 regional teams $15 million each to connect research, startups and workforce training, with longer-term funding tied to performance.
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Retailers Push Value Deals as U.S. Shoppers Stay Selective
June retail sales rose in dollar terms, but unit demand fell in Circana’s measure as Walmart and competitors compete for cautious back-to-school shoppers.
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FDA Classifies Abiomed Impella Kit Recall as Class I
The FDA classified a recall of select Abiomed introducer kits as Class I after thrombus reports. Hospitals should stop use, quarantine units and arrange returns.